Biden Announces New Direction For COVID-19 Policy In Annual Address
Executive Summary
Proposals in the speech that could affect the device industry include “one-stop shops” for COVID-19 testing and treatment, additional funding to stockpile tests and masks, and a new government center devoted to health care research.
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